Bad Idea?

truckeejeeper said:

My Jeep is making clunking noises when I make sharp right or left U-Turns. Read all the posts and thinking it is probably U-Joints. Also harmonic Balancer is cracked and squeezing out. Finally clutch barely disengages with pedal all the way to the floor. Here's the problem- Need to take it on 600mile road trip friday(4wd will be needed for snow) Is this a bad idea? I drive it every day about 5 miles but been afraid to hit the long road. Will doing this severely damage anything? I am already planning to replace the above mentioned parts as soon as I get time so I don't care if they get worse, but I don't want my wheel falling off on the freeway either. Sorry for the newbie question...Thanks...

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XJXJ said:

Harmonic balancer would give me the biggest worry but not far behind the other known issues. I might just be an old fart but the years have taught me to not take chances with faulty gear. There is NEVER a good time to break down on a road trip. Heck, those are just the things you have noticed and there could be more you haven't.

I'd get busy and perform some quality servicing/repairs before taking a chance.

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